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Published on February 27, 2024
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A single mother speaks out on how her ‘tradwife’ lifestyle led to divorce
Sporting retro ’50s hairstyles and cinched aprons, “tradwife” influencers have taken over a pocket of the internet.
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A healthier option than the Magnificent 7 - meet Europe’s ‘Granolas’
The Magnificent 7 tech stocks have been a big part of the extraordinary US market rally. But there’s a rival group of companies powering European stocks to new heights with even better returns, by some measures.
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Nigeria customs confirms deaths in stampede for discounted rice
The Nigeria Customs Service has paused the sale of seized bags of rice to needy residents amid growing hunger in the country, after confirming people were trampled to death during a deadly crowd surge at its Lagos office Friday.
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French President Macron says ‘nothing ruled out,’ including using Western troops, to stop Russia winning Ukraine war
French President Emmanuel Macron has openly discussed the possibility of sending European troops to Ukraine to help Kyiv win the war against Russia, a potential major escalation to the largest ground war Europe has seen since World War II.
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Graduating at 74, Harris Stowe student makes 50-year dream of finishing college come true
David Morris has been on a mission to graduate college for 50 years, starting in 1973.
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Suspect Apprehended for Assaulting and Robbing Multiple Women in a 4-Hour Span
A man faces a number of charges after police in Bridgeport said he robbed three women, one of whom he sexually assaulted.
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Macy's Revamps to Stay Relevant in Changing Retail Landscape
The retailer is closing 150 stores
Macy’s is getting a new, smaller, but more luxurious look designed to turn around the troubled retailer and keep the century-and-a-half old brand relevant to rapidly changing demands from shoppers.
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Spay and Neuter Awareness Month: Driving the No-Kill Movement Forward
February marks Spay and Neuter Awareness Month, a crucial time to spotlight the significance of this simple yet impactful step in advancing the no-kill movement. Best Friends Animal Society, a prominent national animal welfare organization committed to ending the euthanasia of cats and dogs in America's shelters by 2025, urges the public to embrace spaying and neutering as a vital measure not only to prevent future medical issues but also to manage animal populations effectively.
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Exclusive: Key figure in fake electors plot concealed damning posts on secret Twitter account from investigators
Kenneth Chesebro, the right-wing attorney who helped devise the Trump campaign’s fake electors plot in 2020, concealed a secret Twitter account from Michigan prosecutors, hiding dozens of damning posts that undercut his statements to investigators about his role in the election subversion scheme, a CNN KFile investigation has found.
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Key figure fake electors plot: Concealed damning posts on secret Twitter account from investigators
Kenneth Chesebro, the right-wing attorney who helped devise the Trump campaign’s fake electors plot in 2020, concealed a secret Twitter account from Michigan prosecutors, hiding dozens of damning posts that undercut his statements to investigators about his role in the election subversion scheme, a CNN KFile investigation has found.
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UHD Unveils Rhythm & Books: A Musical Celebration of Texas Talent
As part of its illustrious 50th-anniversary festivities in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is set to enchant music enthusiasts with the launch of its groundbreaking Rhythm & Books concert series. This innovative initiative promises an enchanting fusion of live performances and literary ambiance, all within the hallowed halls of the W.I. Dykes Library.
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Amid measles outbreak, Florida ‘deferring to parents’ whether to send unvaccinated kids to school
Family physician and public health specialist Dr. George Rust has warned some of his colleagues about a potential measles outbreak in Florida “for at least the past year,” he said, because of the rise in vaccine hesitancy in pockets of the community.
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One of the world’s biggest cities may be just months away from running out of water
Alejandro Gomez has been without proper running water for more than three months. Sometimes it comes on for an hour or two, but only a small trickle, barely enough to fill a couple of buckets. Then nothing for many days.
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Sweden clears final hurdle in bid to join NATO after Hungary approves accession
Hungary’s parliament overwhelmingly approved Sweden’s bid to join NATO on Monday, clearing the way for the Nordic nation’s accession to the alliance after nearly two years of intense negotiations and dealing a geopolitical blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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New book reveals ‘overlooked’ chapter in Abraham Lincoln’s story
On a Tuesday evening in the nation’s capital, a clock chimes loudly just as Harold Holzer is about to make a point.
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When will Caitlin Clark break all-time NCAA men’s/women’s basketball record?
After recently becoming the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women’s basketball history, Caitlin Clark is chasing another record.
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Augusta University student killed while jogging at UGA is honored as suspect’s immigration status fuels debate
While mourners prepare for a vigil honoring a beloved student found dead on the University of Georgia campus, her suspected killer’s immigration status has renewed debate over immigration policies.
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Gen Z and Millennials are putting their own spin on book clubs
From Dua Lipa to “silent” book clubs, Millennials and Gen Z are joining book clubs as a way to socialize.
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Most visited National Park Service sites in 2023 are …
If you joined the throngs of Americans and international visitors flocking to a National Park Service site in 2023, this next statistic likely won’t come as too much of a shock:
